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WARD CLERK | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2024 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6574032/430-MED1657A |
Summary
Ward Clerk
Department: Ward 19
Band 2 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 22.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Ward 19 is Mixed sex, frailty and general medicine 30 bedded ward. We have a large team of doctors, Nurses, and therapy team, and work closely with other multi-disciplinary teams. We are friendly, approachable, and supportive, and looking for a ward clerk to add to our team.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
• Deal with personal effects and documentation relating to lost property and property belonging to patients who have died on the unit.
• Provide cover as required in the event of another ward clerk within the medical directorate being absent.
• Liaise with all other departments as needed regarding day-to-day unit communication.
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• Greet all visitors to the unit in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner.
• The undertaking of general organisation of paperwork and notes within the Unit to ensure an organized department.
• To answer the telephone, taking and delivering messages in an appropriate and helpful manner. Manage Out-patients diary.
• To liaise with staff from other departments in an effective manner to include the bed manager/medical records/divisional bleep holders as requested.
• Deal with and distribute incoming mail, checking and replying to ward emails.
• Ensure all patients’ notes on the unit are maintained in good order with test results promptly and correctly filed.
• Arrange out patient’s appointments as required.
• Carry out procedures via the Trusts computer system for the admission, transfer and discharge of patient’s.
• Organise hospital transport as requested.
• Undertake computer-training courses as required, and ensure up to date bed states daily.
• Be involved in the training of new staff (with the support if the IT department) in use of the Trusts computer systems.
• Order and maintain adequate supplies of equipment, printing and stationary.
• Complete request for repairs, maintenance etc, as requested. Ensuring a good audit trail and follow up as required until completed.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024